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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a career in Personal Tax with Saffery, studying towards ATT/CTA qualification.
- The programme is a three-year training contract with full study support.
- Requires a 2:1 degree and minimum UCAS points; applications from AAT qualified candidates are also welcome.
- Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.
- Offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including profit-sharing and flexible working.
About the Role
Saffery is seeking ambitious individuals to join their team as a trainee, studying towards the ATT/CTA tax pathway qualification.
About Saffery
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers with a history dating back to 1855. They are a member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms.
About the Programme
- The training contract takes three years to complete with full support and access to first-class tuition centres.
- You’ll follow a structured development programme combining professional study with on-the-job learning.
- If you’re AAT Level 4 qualified, you will be eligible for exemptions; otherwise, all trainees complete the full ATT/CTA syllabus.
What You'll Do
- Assist with tax returns, computations and other compliance filings for a range of clients.
- Work with financial and client data to support reporting, analysis and submissions.
- Use specialist software and systems to deliver high-quality tax work.
- Carry out technical research and support client projects, queries and advisory work.
- Prepare reports, calculations and documentation for review by senior colleagues.
- Build relationships with clients and colleagues while gaining exposure to a variety of industries and sectors.
- Contribute to delivering accurate, practical solutions that help clients meet their tax obligations and achieve their goals.
- Work on specialist personal tax planning projects.
What You'll Learn
- Core tax principles, legislation and regulatory requirements.
- How tax rules apply to different clients and business situations.
- How to analyse financial information and prepare tax returns, calculations and technical documentation.
- The role tax plays in compliance, advisory work and business decision-making.
- How to communicate technical information effectively.
- The practical application of your professional qualification studies in a real-world environment.
What You'll Need
- A 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline.
- A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
- A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
- Applications from candidates who are AAT qualified are welcomed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Profit-sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
- Generous annual leave & flexible work arrangements
- Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)
- Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
- Agile working policy (up to three days working from home)
- Health assessments, GP access, & cancer screenings
- Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
- Mentorship & career progression opportunities
- Participation in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programme
- Volunteer to join one of our People networks
Application Information
- Final assessment days will take place from February 2027 onwards.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments, please look out for further details throughout our assessment process.
- If you are selected for an in-person interview, travel expenses will be reimbursed.